Aidy Bryant Hosts 2025 Independent Spirit Awards with Humor and Hollywood Insights

The comedian reflected on an unaired SNL sketch with Kieran Culkin, poked fun at aging in Hollywood, and roasted nominees during her monologue.

Aidy Bryant opened the 2025 Independent Spirit Awards with a monologue that included a humorous reflection on an unaired SNL sketch where she kissed actor Kieran Culkin.
Bryant joked about aging in Hollywood, calling 40 'the most disgusting age' but adding that '40 is the new 20' as the awards show itself turned 40 this year.
She targeted celebrities in attendance, including Amy Adams and Emma Stone, with lighthearted roasts about their performances and appearances.
Bryant addressed broader themes, such as Hollywood's low-budget filmmaking, joking about how films at the event were made for a fraction of major studio budgets.
The awards show, streamed on YouTube instead of airing on traditional cable, highlighted nominees like 'Anora' and 'I Saw the TV Glow,' each earning six nominations.